Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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